3rd Alan Kurdi Workshop on Refugees
3rd Alan Kurdi Workshop on Refugees May 5 – 6, 2018 Tepekule Congress and Exhibition Centre, Izmir URBAN REFUGEES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS The moral scope of the term “refugee” … Continue Reading →
Association of Bridging Peoples Report of Torbalı visit after attack on refugees 11.5.2017
On Saturday, April 8th, we learnt about the “lynching attempt” aimed at refugees living in Torbalı. The events had taken place on April 5th and 6th. On Saturday and Sunday, … Continue Reading →
Association of Bridging People Press Conference Evaluation of 1 year of the EU-Turkey Readmission Deal 4 April 2017
A year ago, when the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement was signed, we said, “this agreement is an official human trafficking agreement. By closing its borders, thus blocking the land routes … Continue Reading →
Press Statement of the Associaton of Bridging Peoples to Trump’s Travel Ban 1.2.2017
Trump’s order is a big danger for refugees as well as for human rights. We are genuinely horrified and worried on the first 10 days of Government of the … Continue Reading →
SOLIMED Participation Report of the Bridging Peoples
The Municipality of Valencia co-organizined a Euro Mediterranean Meeting in Solidarity with Refugees (SOLIMED) together with the Regional Government of Valencia (Generalitat) and the European United Left/Nordic Green Left group, … Continue Reading →
Fun for Refugee Children A good collaboration with World At Play 30.10.2016
Dear Wendy Williams, World at Play Manager First of all I would like to thank you and your organization and WAP volunteers group a lot for coming to Izmir, Turkey … Continue Reading →
The fascist ghost of Europe appeared in Calais
The fascist ghost of Europe appeared in Calais The refugee camp in Calais, which is an entrance point from France to the UK, was emptied and destroyed using non-humanistic methods … Continue Reading →
An Internship Site Learning in the Association of Bridging Peoples 19.8.2016
Daily Life For Refugees: An Untold Story For two months this summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer in Izmir, Turkey with the refugee crisis. Following an invite from Dr. … Continue Reading →
Position paper on the debate regarding Syrian refugees and the right to citizenship.
Turkish Citizenship should be granted to Syrian Refugees and all other Foreigners. All asylum seekers in Turkey, including Syrians should be granted full refugee status and right to citizenship. … Continue Reading →
WE CURSE THE COUP ATTEMPT!
The Association of Bridging Peoples 16.7.2016 WE CURSE THE COUP ATTEMPT! As we cursed all kinds of coup d’etat and coup attempts in our past, we also curse … Continue Reading →
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGING PEOPLES: SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM FIELD ON REFUGEES’ WORKING LIFE
Over 3 million Syrian people fled to Turkey as a result of Syrian Civil War. With the temporary protection law, Syrian refugees have gained access to services such health … Continue Reading →
TORTURE CONTINUES FROM PEHLİVANKÖY TO İZMİR IŞIKKENT DEPORTATION CENTER
We have already informed you about the conditions of refugees who are being held in Kırklareli Pehlivanköy deportation center under Turkey-EU re-admission deal. The Afghan family that could contact us … Continue Reading →